Lash Legend

Lash Legend is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is drafted to NXT. She is a former college and professional basketball player and played in the WNBA (Women's NBA) where she played three games for Seattle Storm. In NXT, she is a member of the Meta-Four stable alongside Naom Dar, Oro Mensah and Jakara Jackson.

Lash Legend Early Life and Basketball Career

Lash Legend's real name is Anriel Howard. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on the 6th of May in 1997. She had been quite interested in sports since a very young age. Boasting impressive high school credentials, including a 100th overall ranking and 15th position for forwards in the 2015 class, Howard attracted attention from top college programs. She ultimately went to Texas A&M, contributing for three seasons before transferring to Mississippi State for her senior year.

During her time at Texas A&M, Anriel Howard established herself as a dominant force on the boards, amassing a staggering 1,002 rebounds, a feat unmatched in program history. Howard's rebounding prowess didn't stop there. In a 2016 NCAA tournament game, she etched her name in the record books by grabbing a staggering 27 rebounds, setting a new benchmark for the tournament.

Feeling a shift in her personal and athletic landscape, Anriel Howard decided to transfer after her junior year at Texas A&M.

“As soon as I landed I felt like it was the place...In high school when I was recruited, I just felt like Texas A&M was the place for me on my visit. Usually when I go on a visit there’s something that I question, but I just never got that feeling and that was the first time ever." Lash Legend to 247 Sports

Her college basketball career earned her a spot in the 2019 WNBA Draft. During the draft, she was picked as the 24th overall pick by the Seattle Storm. She made her professional debut with the team on May 24 against the Minnesota Lynx. She played a total of three games with the Storm. During these three games, she totaled up five points and three rebounds and was on the pitch for a combined 23 minutes. However, she was released by the team early into her first season, following which Howard decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling.

Lash Legend WWE Career

In December 2020, Anriel Howard made her first move in the world of professional wrestling and signed a contract with WWE. On September 21, 2021, she transitioned from athlete to entertainer, making her televised debut on NXT alongside Franky Monet under the newly adopted ring name, Lash Legend. Legend's NXT persona quickly evolved, leading to her hosting her own pre-recorded talk show segment titled "Lashing Out with Lash Legend" starting September 28th. Finally, on December 10th, 2021, she stepped into the ring for the first time on 205 Live, defeating Amari Miller.

In February 2022, Lash Legend and Amari Miller teamed up for the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but unfortunately, their journey was cut short in the first round by the formidable duo of Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray. The loss fueled tensions between the teammates, leading to a heated argument and ultimately a match where Legend emerged victorious. Legend's next challenge arose in the form of the rising star, Nikkita Lyons. A tense interview on "Lashing Out with Lash Legend" sparked a rivalry between the two wrestlers, culminating in two consecutive defeats for Legend against Lyons on NXT. At Spring Breakin', Legend teamed with Natalya, but they were unable to overcome the combined forces of Cora Jade and Lyons.

Legend then entered the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament but fell just short of the final, losing to Roxanne Perez in the semifinals. She then picked up a feud against Alba Fyre. However, her attempts to dominate Fyre were unsuccessful, resulting in back-to-back losses. She then faced a string of losses against Fallon Henley, Wendy Choo, Shotzi, and Lyra Valkyria. From August 2022 onwards, Legend started teaming up with Jakara Jackson. Their first televised appearance as a team on NXT Level Up in November ended up in a loss against Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley.

In May 2023, at NXT Battleground, Noam Dar defended his NXT Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee. During the match, both Legend and Jackson interfered to make sure Naom Dar could pick up the victory. The three superstar would eventually be joined by Oro Mensah and the four of them would go on to call themselves The Meta-Four. At NXT Gold Rush, Jackson and Legend picked up their first victory as a tag team where they defeated Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon. On the November 14 episode of NXT, Legend defeated the former NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez to qualify for the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline.

Lash Legend Net Worth

As per various online sources, Lash Legend is worth around at least $100,000 in 2023.